Dr. Alissa “Jay” Abdullah didn’t follow a straight line to the top—she carved her own path. From studying math at an HBCU to securing the nation’s most sensitive systems at the White House, and now leading cyber innovation at Mastercard, Dr. Jay shares the moments that shaped her. In this episode, we talk about identity, leadership, and what it really takes to grow a career in tech as a Black woman in spaces that weren’t built for you.